Full & Part-Time Sales Associate - Fran 2019

Pet Valu; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Retail Training

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A leading pet supply retailer in Niagara Falls seeks a Sales Associate to assist Pet Parents in finding the right nutrition and supplies for their pets. Responsibilities include cashier duties, stocking items, and maintaining store cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and the ability to lift 50lbs. This position offers flexible scheduling and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as scheduled.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sales and inquiries.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.
• Help unload deliveries and stock shelves.

Skills

Customer service skills

POS system knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Friendly personality

Job description

Job Overview

The Pet Valu family of stores includes Pet Valu, Paulmac's Pet Food, Bosley's, Tisol and Total Pet and together we are one of the largest retail operations in North America dedicated to providing families with food and supplies for dogs, cats, companion birds, wild birds, fish, reptiles and small animals.

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario

We are dedicated to helping local pets in need, and we partner with local shelters, rescues and charities for adoption events, in-store adoption (select stores only) and pet food bank programs, as well as through our national donation drives and fundraising campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

As a Sales Associate you will use your knowledge and experience to help Pet Parents find the right nutrition and other solutions for their pets. You will be part of a team of passionate Pet Experts, and enjoy the perks of helping Pet Parents every day.

• Cashier and customer sales
• Preparing merchandise orders, banking and other miscellaneous paperwork
• Placing small items (under 10 lbs) including pet supplies, household items, etc. into stock in the sales area of the store
• Sweeping, dusting and other general store maintenance functions
• Assist in unloading delivery vehicles of cases and bags of pet food and supplies and putting these into stock (items up to 50 lbs.)
• Other duties and tasks as required

What We Offer

• Staff Discounts
• Retail Training
• Competitive Wages
• Pet Care Knowledge
• Flexible Scheduling

Requirements

• Previous retail or customer service experience
• Working knowledge of POS system
• Possess outgoing and friendly personality with strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
• Ability to work as scheduled to meet attendance requirements, which may include weekends and evenings
• Ability to have reliable means of transportation to and from the store

Pet Valu is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.